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<p>[QUOTE="The Half Dime, post: 25618982, member: 153164"]It looks like an 8 reales cob, or a "piece of eight", that may very well be genuine. While there are likely counterfeits of 8 real cobs, oddly-shaped ones are more likely to be genuine due to the harsh minting process of the day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is one more thing: if you come across one that looks like it has dull luster but considerable wear and an antiqued look, it is likely a counterfeit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="The Half Dime, post: 25618982, member: 153164"]It looks like an 8 reales cob, or a "piece of eight", that may very well be genuine. While there are likely counterfeits of 8 real cobs, oddly-shaped ones are more likely to be genuine due to the harsh minting process of the day. Here is one more thing: if you come across one that looks like it has dull luster but considerable wear and an antiqued look, it is likely a counterfeit.[/QUOTE]
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